Spivak, C. D. (Charles D.), 1861-1927
Biography
A Jewish Immigrant from Tsarist Russia, Spivak pursued medicine out of a desire to be of service to humanity. In 1896, when his wife Jennie showed signs of incipient tuberculosis, Spivak moved their young family to Denver to take advantage of Colorado’s reputation as the World’s Sanatorium. Spivak's concern for the indignant consumptives he saw flooding into the state led to his founding the Jewish Consumptives’ Relief Society (JCRS), a sanatorium dedicated to the care of all, even those in the advanced stages of TB. Spivak also ensured that the primarily Eastern European Jewish patients were cared for in an environment that respected their culture- unlike many such institutions, the JCRS featured a kosher kitchen and observed the Jewish Sabbath and holidays. Dr. Spivak was also an associate professor of medicine at the University of Denver from 1896-1901.
Citation:
Leḳsiḳon fun der nayer Yidisher liṭeraṭur, 1965 (Spiṿaḳ, Ḥayim; d. 10-16-1927; b. as Ḥayim-Ḥayḳl Spiṿaḳoṿsḳi; d. in Denver, Colorado) Yehoash. Idish ṿerṭerbukh, 1926: t.p. (Dr. Ḥayim Spiṿaḳ) t.p. verso (Dr. C. D. Spivak [in rom.]) Who's who in American Jewry, 1926 (Spivak, Charles; physician, author; b. 12-25-1861, Krementschug, Russia).Found in 315 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from C.D. Spivak to R. Zeeve, 1911 November 1
Letter from C.D. Spivak to R. Zeeve. Spivak tells Zeeve that Schwartz is quite ill. Spivak also tells Zeeve that Schwartz is an advanced case. Spivak says that Schwartz’s chances for recovery is slight.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Dorf, 1911 November 21
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Samuel Dorf informing him that Max Schaeffer was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Schaeffer’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Goldfine, 1910 December 13
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Goldfine informing him that Nathan Rapaport was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Rapaport’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Korngold, 1911 March 3
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Korngold. Spivak enclosed a check for $13.50 to cover expenses accrued from Mrs. Leitman’s transportation to New York. Spivak says that the addition of $11.50 from Leitman’s own expenses will help cover the cost of everything.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Reeder, 1911 October 16
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Samuel Reeder informing him that his sister, Fanny Reeder was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Reeder’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for her health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Schaeffer, 1911 November 21
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Sam Schaeffer informing him that his brother, Max Schaeffer was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Schaeffer’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Schwartz, 1916 April 12
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Stashower, 1911 October 16
Typed letter from C.D. Spivak to Sarah Stashower informing her that her husband, Max Stashower was invited for admission to the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society. Spivak trusts that Stashower’s stay at JCRS will be beneficial for his health. He signs the letter "Secretary" at the bottom.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Wexler, 1911 September 1
Letter from C.D. Spivak to M. Wexler. Spivak asks Wexler to give Mr. Schnoor board and lodging at a rate of $5.50 per week. Spivak also instructs Wexler to bill JCRS.
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Wexler, 1911 September 16
Letter from C.D. Spivak to S. Wexler of Wexler's Private Boarding House. Spivak enclosed a check for $4.19 to pay for Henry Schnoor's boarding.